The Rust Battery: How Iron-Air Technology Unlocks the 100-Hour Grid
Lithium-ion wins the sprint. Rust batteries win the marathon. We explore how 'reversible rusting' is solving the hardest problem in renewable energy.
Energy & Policy
Clean energy, grid technology, storage solutions, and tech-related policy, regulation, and opinion.
Chornobyl Shield Breached: IAEA Warns 'Primary Safety Functions Lost'
The IAEA has issued a dire warning: Chornobyl's €2.1 billion New Safe Confinement has 'lost its primary safety functions' after a drone strike tore through the arch and fires damaged some 200 square metres of cladding.
The AI Geologist: How Zanskar Found 'Invisible' Heat Under Nevada
Finding geothermal energy usually requires seeing steam on the surface. Zanskar just proved they can find 'blind' systems using AI, unlocking a massive new energy source.
Tesla Powerwall Disaster: Fire Risks, Recalls, and Bricked Batteries
Thousands of Tesla Powerwall 2 units are being recalled due to critical fire hazards, with Tesla remotely disabling units and leaving customers in the dark. Here's what you need to know about the disaster and the ensuing class action lawsuit.
Oregon Governor Orders Faster Clean Energy Permitting to Meet 2030 Goals
Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has issued an executive order to accelerate the permitting process for clean energy projects, aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions faster.
Virtual Power Plants Surge: Record 38 GWh of Load Relief in 2025
A leading Virtual Power Plant platform reports delivering 38 GWh of load relief in the first nine months of 2025, more than doubling the previous year's impact.
The AI Energy Crisis: When Data Centers Eat the Grid
AI is solving problems, but it's creating a massive one: Power. Data centers now consume more energy than entire nations. Is nuclear the only answer?
Peak Fossil Fuel Demand: Have We Finally Hit the Top?
The IEA says it's happened. In 2025, the world's thirst for oil, gas, and coal stopped growing. Here is what the 'Peak' looks like.
Global Battery Storage Hits Record 156 GWh as Market Surges Toward $100B
Global battery energy storage deployments reached 156 GWh through October 2025, marking a 38% increase year-over-year as the market accelerates toward a projected $100 billion valuation by 2033.
Solar Overtakes Coal as World's Top Electricity Source for First Time
Solar and wind renewable energy overtook coal as the world's top source of electricity generation in the first half of 2025, marking a historic turning point in the energy transition.
US Set to Add Record 18.2 GW of Battery Storage in 2025
The US is expected to add 18.2 gigawatts of battery storage to the grid in 2025, setting a new record as energy demand surges and renewable adoption accelerates.
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